UNSPSC 43000000: Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications

This segment includes communications and computer equipment as well as peripheral input, output and storage devices. This segment also includes networking equipment and general computer components and supplies such as printers, electronic storage media and connection cables.

UNSPSC 43000000 Information Technology Broadcasting and Telecommunications is a Segment code that encompasses state and local procurement of AI-enabled emergency services solutions, network infrastructure modernization, fleet management and tracking systems, cloud-based software platforms, digital asset management systems, and integrated technology services. State and local governments soliciting under this code span city public safety departments, transit authorities, state education systems, counties, school districts, and state universities seeking turnkey solutions for public-facing and back-office technology needs. Recent activity reflects growing demand for AI-assisted public safety infrastructure, cloud-native government systems requiring federal compliance standards like GovRAMP and NIST 800-53, and replacement or modernization cycles for legacy network and fleet management platforms.

Salt Lake City Corporation is requesting proposals for an AI-enabled non-emergency public safety call handling and assistive solution under RFP SLCI27013, with responses due August 13, 2026, and a five-year initial contract term; proposals must demonstrate prior experience serving at least five different agencies and include documented AI safety controls and mandatory U.S.-based data storage. The Kentucky Department of Education is procuring KETS Network Products and Services under RFP RFP75826000005091, due August 14, 2026, serving 175 school sites across Kentucky districts, with evaluation weighted heavily on technical merit, and covering network infrastructure hardware, software licenses, installation, and E-Rate-compliant services. The City of Tucson is seeking a GPS vehicle tracking and management system through cooperative purchasing under RFP 260201, due August 5, 2026, for approximately 1,005 fleet vehicles nationwide through the Axia Cooperative, with emphasis on SaaS architecture, Microsoft Azure or GovCloud data storage, and three-year terms plus optional renewals. The State of Connecticut Department of Transportation is requesting farebox upgrade proposals for fixed-route bus services under RFP 37324, due September 16, 2026, covering distribution, collection, and processing systems with federal transit funding anticipated. The State of Utah Division of Archives and Records Service is seeking proposals for a Digital Asset Management System under RFP TJ2612, due July 30, 2026, requiring cloud-based storage, GovRAMP Moderate or FedRAMP certification, and strict U.S.-based data residency with NIST 800-53 compliance. Geographic concentration includes Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Kentucky, New Jersey, Oklahoma, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, and Wisconsin. All recent opportunities reflect heightened security and compliance demands, federal interoperability standards, and preference for SaaS and cloud-native delivery models where data remains within U.S. borders and vendors meet or commit to federal security certification standards.